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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a night shift inpatient position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring Epic EMR experience and competency across all age groups from neonatal to geriatric.
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Inpatient respiratory care department at a Level 1 Trauma hospital
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Patient population spans all age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
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Respiratory care services provided on inpatient units and in the Emergency Department
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Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
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12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, 36 hours per week
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No on-call required
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Weekend rotation: approximately every other weekend (3 weekends per 6-week cycle)
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Holiday coverage on a rotating basis
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No floating required
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Epic EMR used; experience required
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Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy
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Minimum 1 year of relevant respiratory care experience
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NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
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BLS certification (American Heart Association)
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Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required; license required if applicable
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Epic EMR experience required
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Level 1 Trauma experience required
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Proficiency in care plan evaluation, blood gas analysis (arterial, venous, and capillary), equipment preparation and maintenance, and sleep therapy documentation
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
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Perform routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Supervisor and Medical Director
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Complete patient assessments for ventilator and non-ventilator patients and recommend timely interventions or referrals
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Accurately document in the EMR, including respiratory flow sheets, care plans, and charges
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Record sleep therapy documentation and relay compliance information to the physician in writing
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Prepare, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment; report malfunctions to management
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Assist with stocking respiratory care supplies on inpatient units
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RTO is not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
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Candidates who have been on continuous assignment at this health system for 1 year must take a 6-month break before returning to any of its locations
